This comes following the devastating boat capsizing incident in Gbajibo, Mokwa area of Niger, claiming the lives of at least 24 individuals.
There was also a boat mishap at Njuwa lake in Rugange village, Yola south LGA of Adamawa, which resulted in eight fatalities and seven missing persons.
In a statement by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, the President expressed his condolences to the bereaved families and extended his wishes for a swift recovery to the injured.
The statement reads, “The President directs various government agencies, including law enforcement, maritime safety and transportation safety authorities to collaborate closely in identifying the root causes of these unfortunate and preventable disasters.
“President Tinubu underscores his commitment to holding government agencies accountable for any regulatory or safety lapses and further instructs a comprehensive review of safety measures and a strict enforcement of existing laws on boating activities in the country.
“The President assures the affected families and communities of the government’s continued support and his commitment to the prevention of such tragic incidents from occurring in the future.”
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